A Winter Weather Advisory means that snow... sleet... or freezingrain will cause travel difficulties. Use caution while drivingand report snow and ice accumulation to the National WeatherService by calling 412-262-1988... posting to the NWS Pittsburghfacebook Page... or using twitter @nwspittsburgh.

* low pressure will bring warmer temperatures and widespread rain tonight into Wednesday. An inch to an inch and a half of rain is possible through the watch period. This coupled with snow melt and ice on area streams could combine to cause flooding of streams and creeks throughout the area.

* Persons along any streams... creeks and rivers should monitor water levels and be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based oncurrent forecasts.

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possibleflood warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should beprepared to take action should flooding develop.

1035 am EST Tue Mar 3 2015

The Flood Watch continues for the Monongahela river near Elizabeth* from late Wednesday night to late Thursday night.* At 10:15 am Tuesday the stage was 12.5 feet.* Minor flooding is possible.* Flood stage is 20.0 feet.* Forecast... flood stage may be reached by Thursday morning.

1035 am EST Tue Mar 3 2015

The Flood Watch continues for the Monongahela river near Charleroi* from late Wednesday night to late Thursday night.* At 10:00 am Tuesday the stage was 14.7 feet.* Minor flooding is possible.* Flood stage is 28.0 feet.* Forecast... flood stage may be reached by Thursday morning.